A Brief Study on Appreciative Inquiry Model

Dr. Jayakrishna Herur

Abstract

In order to promote positive change and transformation, appreciative inquiry (AI), a distinctive and cutting-edge approach to organizational development, focuses on discovering and amplifying an organization's positive traits and strengths. An overview of the Appreciative Inquiry paradigm, its guiding principles, and its applicability in diverse organizational situations are given in this abstract. The foundation of the appreciative inquiry paradigm is the conviction that organizations and people flourish when they pay attention to what is currently successful and build on it rather than focusing on flaws and shortcomings. A 4-D cycle is used in the model: Discovery, Dream, Design, and Destiny. Stakeholders conduct discussions and interviews during the Discovery phase to determine the organization's key strengths and accomplishments. Using these qualities as a foundation, the organization's intended future is imagined during the Dream phase. Stakeholders work together to develop strategies and action plans that are in line with the desired future during the design phase. The action plans are finally put into effect in the Destiny phase, where the organizations continue to grow and develop to maintain the good change. In a variety of organizational settings, including business, education, healthcare, and community development, the appreciative inquiry paradigm has become more and more popular. Its positive and strengths-based strategy encourages a feeling of empowerment, participation, and collaborative ownership among stakeholders, which boosts output, creativity, and innovation.